Elon Musk and Donald Trump star in 'Dumb and Dumber' | June 6 editorial cartoons

Friday's political cartoons include Elon Musk's departure from the White House, Senator Joni Ernst as the Grim Reaper, and Donald Trump's chaotic birthday parade

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This cartoon depicts Elon Musk carrying a cardboard box, presumably on his way out of the White House. The box contains a chainsaw, a hard drive labeled “DATA”, and a pill jar. Musk says, “I’m leaving government to spend more time with my family. I look forward to meeting them.”

(Image credit: Drew Sheneman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)

This editorial cartoon is set on the side of a large hill with an arrow pointing up toward 2028. A donkey is struggling to push a male biological symbol up the hill. The donkey says, “Maybe (HUFF!) I need to (PUFF!) start hitting the gym.”

(Image credit: Christopher Weyant / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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